Very Good
#547 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
Elementary School · Shrewsbury Borough School District · Shrewsbury, NJ
An elementary school in Shrewsbury, NJ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 OBRE PLACE, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
- Math 76% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shrewsbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,500
Median home value
$735,900
Median rent
$3,300/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent S Mastro Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Goddard School for Early Childhood DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Creative Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Red Bank Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 187 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shrewsbury Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is listed in Shrewsbury Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shrewsbury, NJ, part of Shrewsbury Borough School District, serving approximately 453 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
What grades does Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School serve?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School rank in NJ?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School ranks #547 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
0.7% of students at Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (732) 747-0882
- Area population (ZIP 07702)
- 4,162
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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